Josef Perry, an impressive student-athlete from Lapeer East High School, will compete at the next level in two sports, football and wrestling. On Monday, Josef was joined by friends, family and members of the staff at East to celebrate his decision to attend Alma College in the fall. East Athletic Director Sharon Miller said if […]
Read moreThe Top 10: Lapeer East High School Class of 2013
Samuel Dayton, son of Robert and Lauren, is ranked first in his class with a perfect 4.0 GPA and plans to study Math or Science at Western Michigan University in the Lee Honors College. Sam has not pinpointed a major, but stresses the importance of challenging, engaging work with a sense of satisfaction. Sam has […]
Read morePair of Lapeer East seniors receive National Scholar Athlete Award
Two East seniors, Jonathan Gildner and Brittany Morrell, were honored this morning with the prestigious “National Scholar Athlete Award” from the United States Army Reserve. Each year, only two seniors from each high school are chosen as recipients of this award. Sergeant Cole and Sergeant Shelah presented Jonathan and Brittany with a medal and a […]
Read moreLapeer East High School students star in ASL music video
Recently, ASL I students in Mrs. Adams’ class at Lapeer East were given the task of signing in a video. ASL (American Sign Language) students took part in this activity as part of their final assessment for the year. In the video, three first-year ASL Students, Meaghan Saelens, Austin Greenleaf and Meghan Gordon, sign to […]
Read moreLapeer East High School earns high marks in national rankings
For the second year in a row, Lapeer East High School has earned two national rankings for excellence. In Newsweek’s 2013 America’s Best High Schools ranking, based on schools that best prepare students for college, East is ranked in the top 10 percent. The ranking is based on factors proven to gauge college readiness: graduation […]
Read moreResults from Michigan Industrial & Technology Education Society Competition
Here are the results of the Michigan Industrial & Technology Education Society Competition , both regional and state, from Lapeer East. If you know any of these students, please congratulate them on jobs well done. Many of the projects listed are on display in showcase #19, across from the metal shop at Lapeer East. This […]
Read moreLapeer East bands get high marks at MSBOA State Festival
Both the Lapeer East Concert and Symphony Bands have qualified for the recent MSBOA State Band and Orchestra Festival. The Concert Band received an overall second division rating and Symphony Band received a first division rating — that’s the best score a band can get. Great job musicians! Lyniece Fenner, Director of Bands at East, […]
Read moreLapeer Robotics team ‘inspired and motivated’ after trip to Nationals in St. Louis
Lapeer Robotics coach Tony Diodato said Wednesday he’s still exhausted after his team’s whirlwind trip to St. Louis last week for the FIRST Robotics Competition; but, it was worth every mile of highway and minute of lost sleep. “I think the students are sufficiently inspired and motivated,” Diodato said of the Chimeras, a cooperative team […]
Read moreLapeer County Community Foundation grants LCS Dual Enrollment Educational Partnership (DEEP)
The Board of Trustees of the Lapeer County Community Foundation recently authorized a grant in the amount of $10,000 to Lapeer Community Schools to help offset the costs of books for students participating in the Dual Enrollment Educational Partnership (DEEP) during the 2013-14 school year. Students will be notified how to access assistance with their […]
Read moreLapeer Chimeras (robotics team) qualifies for World Championship in St. Louis
The Lapeer Chimeras (ky-mare-ahs) FRC team 1684 has qualified for the FIRST World Championship by accumulating points throughout the competition season (March 1 – April 14). The team will represent Michigan along with 33 other teams. Some teams qualify by winning awards in addition to merit-based qualification. The Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis will […]
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